Polar Vantage V2 Review After 100 Days

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I've had the Polar Vantage V2 for 100 days so let's talk about what I've like and stuff that wasn't that useful.
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@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats to Jim for winning the Polar Vantage V2! And good luck to him as he takes this watch for some really long races this year!

@ziverun 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Jim! But anyway Matt has earned my appreciation. So, congratulations to you dear Matt! You're a great guy...

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@ziverun - The good news is that I give away a ton of stuff on this channel so if you stick around you’re highly likely to pick something up. 👌

@ziverun 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I will! ;)

@zacharykuhns6060 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review and giveaway Matt! These videos are shot/edited so well! I'm looking forward to doing my first triathlon in 2021!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Zachary! Best of luck training for the race and you'll have to let me know how the triathlon goes!

@giedrebakaite946 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the extensive reviews of the watch. My main goals for 2021 are: to increase the distance I cover riding my bike and, hopefully getting back to the shape I was in before the lockdowns hit.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel also Giedrė. The lockdown has been hard on me. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@jeffreywilkins1306 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, Thanks for the review. One of my goals for 2021 is to compete and finish my first 70.3 Ironman. My biggest goal however is to be an inspiration to my friends and family by showing them that through hard work and overcoming your fears. You can accomplish anything. Thank you for taking the time to read my comment.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that 1/2 iron goal is going to be awesome!!! I'm sure your friends are already inspired. Can't wait to hear how it goes this year! 👍

@gerriedelport6818 3 жыл бұрын

Happy ne year Matt. Your video Quality is Awesome. 2020 was a good year for me in my cycling so if I can continue in 2021 I will be happy. Goal for 2021, doing more cycling that is 600 hours for the year. Loosing more weight and move to the A cat in Zwift racing. That is my broad goals.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Gerrie for the kind words about the video quality. I'm trying. Those are some awesome cycling goals. Good luck and keep me posted on how it goes!

@Wadsyrunsrides. 3 жыл бұрын

This I am working towards my first 70.3 later on in the year. Thanks for another great review!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal Mark! Keep me posted on how that 1/2 iron goes and thanks for watching and commenting!

@Wadsyrunsrides. 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand will do, just need to continue to work on my swimming. The open water swim was great on new years day!

@GogglesTyresandTrainers 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic round up Matt, really fair review from my perspective (I'm not a Polar user), thanks for a great follow up video! Good luck to all who enter!:)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Be patient on the slow comeback trail. I'm trying to do the same. 👍

@caidenlee8097 3 жыл бұрын

Great review matt! I love watching your videos so much. My goals for 2021 is to hopefully get sub 15:15 in the 5k and to (hopefully) run some PRs and some races! I would use this watch for my runs, intervals, swims and my bikes.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! 15:15 is getting speedy. Breaking 15 would be awesome. 4:40 pace or something like that if I remember correctly. Hope you’re working with a good group on the track. Keep me posted on how you’re progressing!

@fitgearhunter 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Just high quality work. Smooth, excellent cadence and pace, and super clear info. Well done! (Other than listing last annoyance as terrible backlight on wrist raise). Thanks!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

True, I keep thinking of little annoyances that I wished I would have dropped in here. I'd love the ability to enable/disable notifications during activities. Come on Polar!!!

@fitgearhunter 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I do that with every video! "Ugh I forgot to say this, or why didn't I emphasize this further" - no idea why Polar hasn't added that! A lot have said the same. It's strange but I feel like they have rigidity on some of the dumbest things for some reason - like arbitrary items. Thanks!

@TheSwissGabber 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the reviews!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it Silvan. 👌

@MHPPJdeida 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. My goals for 2021 is to keep going ... V2 fitspark could be a nice motivator to do so. Who knows! Thank you for the review of this great watch... happy new year.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I should probably use that fit spark training guide more. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@InteStefan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, Great video man, I like your unique style. I'm one new subscriber. Btw, your intro and outro music being in stereo blew my ears using my Sony headphones, great stuff. I'm working to run a 100k ultra marathon this year!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! And I just got some new Sony headphones for Christmas as well. I'll need to start sneaking in some more subtle stereo sound design for the few of us that are using good headphones. 100k ultra. Crazy. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@priyaparmar3323 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review. My fitness goal for this year is to get back into running after getting the all clear on my postpartum check up, and run a sub 30min 5k. Want to start nice and slow but make it stick!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Priya, sounds like a perfect goal. Keep the comeback nice and smooth. Or at least that's what I'm hoping to do. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@brandonbrotzman3717 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Really enjoying your channel after just finding you recently. Keep up the great work! I’m working towards doing my first triathlon this year after being more a CrossFiter for the last 8 years (retooling a bit with so many gyms closed). Shooting for one near the beach where I live in September to take advantage of the perfect weather then and to give me the summer to really train for the swim part (which is a little harder to train for this time of year).

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great plan Brandon! I tend to bike the most during the summer here and I tend to be pretty fit in September. I think that's going to be the best time to race! Keep me posted on how it goes. Thanks for watching the videos. Really appreciate it. 👍

@brandonbrotzman3717 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I definitely will and thank you for your support!

@jonathandiamond2219 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! My 2021 running goals are to complete a 50km run and to improve my PR on the 5k! Thanks for the video and happy new year!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, 50k and 5k. Kind of on either side of the spectrum there! 😉. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@surreytrailgoat5469 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. The delivery is so relaxed. Brilliant. I am not a super athlete and as I live in the UK probably i am out of your offer but I do have a call to run a continuous 5k with my 9 year old daughter and keep going from that

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I've sent stuff as far as Australia. So you're in! Thank you for the kind words about the videos. I'll keep trying to improve. I have an 8 & 10 year old who both like to run. Good luck with the 5k. You're going to do great!!! 👌

@surreytrailgoat5469 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand thanks! and Happy New Year!

@Nomisteaks80 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Especially the point you made about things you are not so much into, that is very helpful to someone who wants the best new gadget for the activity they love but is on a bit of a budget. I don't need my watch to tell me when to exercise, neither do I want to pay a hundred bucks more for the privilege of being to able to pay with it! That makes no sense. Anyway, winning this watch would of course be the best option budget wise so... my goal for 2021: I have quite a few, but if I had to pick and name one here it is: To track my first triathlon, abroad (symbolic, because of what happened in 2020), with my new Polar Vantage V2. Black version, please. And happy new year!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, winning the giveaway would make this very budget friendly!!! Best of luck buddy!

@chrisjmio4761 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Matt. I'm hoping to do a 50k run, and a couple of Marathons this year. Happy 2021!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

50k run would be amazing. I think that's such a great distance. Hope there are some marathon races this year! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@aggrath 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt - been an occasional viewer of your channel for some time now, really dig your content & visual style, it's clear you put a lot of work in your videos. ;) I just have one goal for 2021: run a marathon. I don't care about the pace, I started seriously running about a year and a half ago and ran my first half marathon in 2020. This year my (ambitious) goal is to double that achievement. Keep up the good work!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I probably put too much effort into these KZfaq videos but I'm enjoying it. I would love to hear about the marathon when you do it this year. I have not doubt that you can do it. Just keep slowly building up that long run and don't stress too much about pace. Keep me posted on how it goes and thanks so much for watching these videos!

@aggrath 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Out of curiosity - what type of camera gear are you using? Cheers man!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@aggrath - Mostly it’s the Sony A73 but here is a lot more details: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g6t3n6uZta3WmWQ.html

@l5healthandfitness680 3 жыл бұрын

Hey!! Awesome reviews! Triathlon was the goal but with all that’s happened this year I have switched to an ultra marathon! I put running off for years and been gung Ho and ran 1000 km last year! (And a lot of cycling as well!) my first goal is June 50 km, then 100 by September! Thanks for the content!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I actually think that's a great idea. I think Ultra's have a much higher % chance of happening for at least the first half of this year.

@stamatischrysanthopoulos8968 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! Nice review Matt. My goal for 2021 is to accomplish a local extreme triathlon (half ironman distance)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Stamatis, that sounds interesting. Do you have a link? Be safe buddy!

@stamatischrysanthopoulos8968 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thanks Matt, indeed it should be quite interesting. Check it www.olympos-x.com/

@anamartin559 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review!!! My goals are to get stronger, and I hope to swim again!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That would be great. I hope more pools open up also! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@ericsisk1 3 жыл бұрын

My goals are this: to run 1000 miles this year, and get under 21 minutes in the 5k. Thanks for the video and happy new year!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goals Eric! Just getting those extra miles will help with speed. Some people will disagree but trust me endurance is needed for 5k and more miles will help! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@BathanJames 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! I manged to complete my first 5Km run towards the end of last year and so my goal for 2021 is to continue to build on that and hopefully be able to complete a 10Km run, hopefully continue to shed a few more lbs as well!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like focussing on the fun goals like a 10k and then my weight tends to drift down as a result. Good luck Nathan and keep me posted on the progress! 👍

@ivanporada8634 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Matt. My goals for 2021 are: do the running Everesting, Goggins challenge and my first oficial ultra distance race 77k in may.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, those goals sound extremely hard. Can't wait to hear all about it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@Try_n_2Tri 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you.. wow...

@khamsouksoulinthone5569 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. One of many watches on my list to hopefully help me train for my first tri.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with that first Tri Khamsouk! Another one to consider would be the Coros Pace 2. I'll review it in the next week or two. Let me know if you need more help figuring all of this stuff out. 👍

@khamsouksoulinthone5569 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thanks! I have been quietly lurking around the local groups and clubs but I will definitely reach out if have any questions.

@joaocouto6432 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Matt, I started the triathlon in the middle of last year for fun and now i am hooked. I want to see if this year I have my first race in this sport. Really good videos, keep making them.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words João! Yeah, you'll do great in triathlon. Keep it up and keep me posted on how your first race goes!

@ZotmundSzele 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to finish a half marathon this year. Not starting from scratch, I'm doing solid 5-10K 2-3 times a week. Great video, Matt!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah you can do that Zotmund! Just slowly build up one run per week until you're getting closer to 20k. Keep me posted on how it's going and thanks for watching and commenting. 👍🏻

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kinda long term review Matt! I want to do a sub-20min 5k at the hopefully at the end of this year.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sub 20 minutes sounds like a great goal. Hopefully you have some buddies to go to the track with! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@DaveTrappeniers 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I like your reviews a lot and especially when I see some watches that are both good to see, but that also do the job as it should be. After competing in many marathons and bike challenges before, 2021 should be my first year to go beyond the limits: I registered for my first ultra and for my first full distance triatlon. The first one arriving in a few months so building up the amount of kms, the last one after the summer ... Already looking forward to both challenges (and fingers crossed).

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, the timing on both of those sound good. I think ultra races will happen sooner than full triathlons. But I'm hoping that triathlons might be able to happen by late summer. Best of luck to you this year. Sounds like it's going to be an amazing year. And thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@66borlas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. It's a great idea to wait 100 days using it to really "know" a wearable. My goal in 2021 is simply trying to get in shape by changing a little the kind of workouts, it's going to be more about weights than runningshoes, I think.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I need to lift more weights also. It's something I know is helpful. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@texelrunner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. I find your reviews very handy, always honest and you don't care about the manufacturer! My goal is to run an ultra of 100 km in 9:30 this year to be allowed for the 120 Km of Texel in 2021.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I do try to care about the manufactures. I write software and I always wonder about the developers for these watches. For example, I'd love Polar to allow notifications during activities but I'm wondering if it's something hard for developers to do with their operating system or if it's just a bad judgement call by an executive? Either way, I don't like to completely bash any product knowing how much work it takes to bring something to market. On the other hand, I want you guys to know what the best products are in my opinion. And I hope that manufactures will watch and make adjustments if they're making bad judgements like the notification thing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@texelrunner 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I know what you mean. I believe that development is being held back by the manufacturer. This to bring a 'newer' product to the market after a short period of time. In Software is so much possible. I also always hope that the manufacturer will watch and actually do something with it. Keep up the good work!!

@adamanderson2721 3 жыл бұрын

My goals for 2021 are to build my aerobic base and endurance through a steady mileage increase, run 2021 km for the year, half marathon PR, do my first ever triathlon and overall stay healthy. Thanks for the great videos!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goals! Yes, stay healthy my friend! Thanks for checking out this video!

@Try_n_2Tri 3 жыл бұрын

2021 goal in a word - consistency. Rather than focusing on just the swim... or FTP... or run splits etc etc etc - none of those matter without consistency in training. I need to find balance in work, play, family and training. 2021 = consistency. I wonder if the secret to consistency is hidden in having a coach or someone smarter than me to direct my training. Maybe a video topic in how do you achieve consistency in training? Great intro, quite like the music you are using and just your editing has come soooo far. As for watches you may have me convinced on the 945 over 745 but we shall see.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Slowly convincing you of the 945 just in time for the 955 to come out! I might try a coach in 2021. I think that or maybe having a race that scares you will help with consistency.

@extrospective 3 жыл бұрын

subbed! cool vid man

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zak!

@ChiocciMicaele 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Matt! My goal for 2021: gradually get back to the running to defeat my arrhythmies. Even if I'm limited by a beta-blocker I'd never give up! 🙏🏻

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I bet your doctor will have some ideas. Stay healthy and thank you so much for watching and commenting!

@MrHappoo1708 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, would be using it for my outdoor bike training sessions, that i started.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Nico! Hope that you're enjoying them a little!!!

@supotube 3 жыл бұрын

It is hard to think about any goals. At the beginning of 2019 my weight was over 100KGs. And I was able to any think about long walk... THEN I have started running (even before I have started reading running books and listening running podcast and also watching KZfaq videos)... and at the end of 2019 I have run over 2019KMs and get to shape of 75KGs. In 2020 I was not able to run marathon race - you know covid - but I have lost some of my orders in job -> i have had more time for running :D and at the end of 2020 I have run over 4000KMs. So whatever it will be in 2021, i cant wait for it :D I hope marathon under 3 hours. And maybe some short ultra marathons. I have just start cooperation with new trainer. at least I have to say big THANK YOU (and some other guys from youtube) because of your inspiration and motivation to do all of these.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goals Tomáš! I can't wait to see you break 3 hours. Hope you crush it this year! Thank you so much for watching.

@TriathlonDan 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt, these reviews are much more useful than just an unboxing. I do feel like HRV is something that I’m missing from my training. I couldn’t possibly learn how to work this I’m still struggling with the Wahoo so please don’t pick this comment 😂👍

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad you're entered anyway. Although, I'm scared to send you something. I have a bad feeling that the post lost the cycling masks / stickers that I sent you. 😬

@christianpatiu7225 3 жыл бұрын

My Goal is to beat my PR from last year (Swim, bike, and Run) and hopefully I can race for my first Ironman full. Praying that races this year will continue. Happy new year and love your videos. 🏊🏽‍♂️🚴🏽‍♂️🏃🏽

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I think races are going to come back but I have a feeling it’ll be late summer or fall. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@bosaap007 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I'm already a polar user and looking for an upgrade so this video was very informative. My goal for 2021 is running half a marathon under 1.35 hours.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

1:35 sounds like a great goal!!! And glad you're a Polar fan. They make great stuff and this watch is top notch! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@donalgibson317 3 жыл бұрын

My goal for 2021 is to complete my first triathlon. I got my first road bike in 2020 and I love running so would love a training companion like the V2. Thanks for all the vids bud.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great plan Donal. Yeah, the V2 would be a wonderful tool for your triathlon ambitions! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@AGole24 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Review Matt , looking forward to up my fitness for racing this year. Hope we will get to see races in our country this year 🙏🏼

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too! I think we might towards the end of the year. What races are you thinking about doing?

@AGole24 3 жыл бұрын

Hoping to participate in pune marathon, let’s hope it’s organised during these trying times

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@AGole24 - I have high hopes for mid year racing to come around. 👍

@JamesClerkMiexwell 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! I'm on my xth Polar device now (Vantage V) and whilst I'm happy with it, I sometimes lose about 25% of battery charge overnight - not ideal when you had planned on hitting the road immediately after getting up! My goals for 2021 are staying uninjured (or as uninjured as possible for a 38-year old) and trying to run a fast marathon. My first one was the Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromso which I ran not quite fully recovered from a knee injury and it rained from start to finish, so I was just happy to have run it at all! Wondering what I could do with proper preparation :)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I think you'd like the better battery life of this V2. Keep me posted on how the marathon training and racing goes. 👍

@bradpeng4071 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. I was hoping to find Polar Vantage V1 but the price was not reduced. So I ended up settling for Vantage M with less features. So it would be great if I could get this giveaway! I have done some extensive research on all the watches.. Garmin vs Polar vs Fitbit .... But thanks for the wonderful review mate! My goal is to be more active with fitspark with guided daily exercise and it will help me to get motivated and not just buying a gadget.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Good call Brad! Yeah, the fit spark stuff is interesting. I need to use it more. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@milomito3322 3 жыл бұрын

Love the design!! Would use it to work for my first marathon, which is my goal for 2021! 🏃‍♂️

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Miloo! Hope the marathon goes well for you this year! It's a great distance!

@pauls.1573 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do my frist marathon and a 100km race this year. Thanks for your work !!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Paul, that's amazing! Marathon sounds reasonable but 100k has always sounded so crazy to me. You'll do great. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@vass1n 3 жыл бұрын

My goals are to add running to my fitness training and get in shape Thank you for the review

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@wasjetztschonwieder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for your video. May be you remember I wasn't happy with my Vantage V1. But I'm still looking for a watch which fits my needs. May be I should give the V2 another try. My goals for 2021 is to get fit again to get back on my mountain bike(s) and may be I will join some races if it possible again. But at least I want to get fit for hike & fly.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I remember you saying that. The V2 is a good option. And BTW, I recently purchased a mountain bike. I'm not good but I'm having fun out there.

@wasjetztschonwieder 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand What's to the most important thing in life? Fun (and health maybe..)! So have a lot of it on your new bike!

@oskarsk809 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Matt 👍 My goal in 2021 is to get in shape I was in 2019

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I lost a lot of fitness after a bike crash in 2019 and then the pandemic. Keep me posted on how it goes! 👌

@martinbuckley87 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review I'm brand new to this world covid scared the absolute crap out of me so I started dieting in April and exercising in June with the couch to 5k I was 26 stone 2lbs, I've lost 8 stone 7lbs since then so my goals for this year are, 🎯 Hit my goal weight of 15 stone I'm currently 17 stone 9lbs. 🎯 Run a sub 25 min 5k I'm between 25:47 and 26:02 right now. 🎯 Run a race covid permitting. 🎯 Bench 100kg I'm currently at 85kg. 🎯 Deadlift 200kg I'm currently at 160kg. 2020 was a big year in terms of my fitness and 2021 will be even bigger again! Thanks for your inspiration and hope you and your people stay safe in 2021!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome goals Martin! Sounds like you’re crushing it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@mloken 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear that someone else thinks a lot of the watches out there are too big and too heavy. My goals for 2021 are to continue to bike at least as much as I did in 2020, and spend more time biking with my kids - who are really starting to understand what an amazing sport cycling is.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That is amazing. My kids are 10, 8 and 5. So they're a little young but my oldest is starting to get it. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@mloken 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand thanks! I have two boys, 9 and 6. My eldest now comes on 25 km rides with me (when it's not winter in Northern Ontario)!

@ryanrendon5484 3 жыл бұрын

My goal for 2021 is to finish my first Ironman Philippines on June. Thanks for the video and happy new year Matt!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome goal Ryan! How are you feeling about the race happening in June? Seems possible.

@ryanrendon5484 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand We've got a big problem. Because of the pandemic pools are closed all over here. We cannot train for swimming. Good thing is we can bike and run outdoors. That's the only we can do right now. Will try to find ways how to train for swimming. The watch is awesome!!!

@kingkckc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, hard to find substantive content on these fitness watches beyond the launch day impressions. Ive been considering to get a watch to help in data tracking my fitness data but find they all lack something in a critical area and all geared towards triathletes vs traditional athletes or unconventional ones (i.e. body building) which make it challenging to lock into one. On that front, looking forward to your drawing, as would definitely like to experience the use of one of these on my training journey. My goal for 2021 is general fitness development and continuation of my goal to hit my target weight of 185 lbs. Since I started exercising again this past year, have worked down 20 lbs from 235, so have a long road ahead of me this year.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@kingkckc - Are you into body building? I agree that that market doesn't seem to get targeted by these watches all that often. My friend does watch reviews targeting cross fit (which I know isn't the same) kzfaq.info/love/BYr2tAIc3h5YbiNivJHeeg The Polar might be a great option for you. They make excellent watches. I'd also check out something like the Garmin 945 or Fenix series watches. All of these watches will struggle to count reps but it's something that they attempt to do.

@kingkckc 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand yes mostly body building, hiit and growing into bike riding since recently getting a new bike. The main use for these watches I think for non triathletes seems to be the recovery aspects. Polar seems to be great for sleep tracking related metrics but according to the linked channel additional metrics such as body battery on Garmin makes it a weaker device for actionable metrics in terms of recovery but Garmin also having worse sleep tracking. Seems to be a lot of trade offs and little details within each device which makes it challenging to determine which platform to go with especially at the price points they all retail for.

@dmitrykuliaev4060 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, still looking around for a watch. My goal for this year is to train and complete Ironman 70.3 in Atlantic City.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of great options out there. Polar is fantastic. I also like the Coros Pace 2 and the 945 that I mentioned in this video. And who knows what Garmin will announce this Spring.

@christianschlett3477 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt thanks for your video. My Goal(s) for 2021 are to train well for new PB's in 2022 and when it works a 50k at the wings for life run. Have a great day!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I actually think that's really smart. I think there might be some racing in 2021 but that life might be a little more back to normal by 2022. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@tmantony5660 3 жыл бұрын

You nailed this review Matt.My goal this year is to run an ultra this year.Just depending on Covid 19 would like to run the Comrades Marathon in South Africa which is around 94km and would like to run to raise funds for Covid 19 victims.My other goal would be that we all get vaccinated and we have no further Covid 19 deaths.Great intro.Happy New Year all the best for 2021.Keep up the great vlogs.Thanks.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Tony, great goals. Comrades has always fascinated me. By far the most competitive ultra marathon in the world. Keep me posted on how that goes. And thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@tmantony5660 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Will keep you posted. Thanks for your response.Qualified last year but due to Covid they canceled the Comrades.Cheers.

@cameronprivett5938 3 жыл бұрын

My goal this year is to take my new road bike out on an epic 100 mile ride. That requires me to learn more about nutrition, training, etc. This will be first century and I am pumped!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Keep me posted on how it goes 👍 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@gunnarjohnson3058 Жыл бұрын

YOOO I noticed your IM Canada poster from 2015, I was there with you!

@mlegrand Жыл бұрын

That was a great year. Good weather if I remember correctly. It was my first full. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@rsgt2023 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I own polar grit x now and thinking of upgrading to vantage v2... 🤔 My goal for 2021 is to run 100km / month after last year knee surgery and maybe some time improvements when that is fulfilled. December was first +100km month and I'm starting to fight back 👊🏻

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome news. Glad your fitness and health are coming along so well. Keep at it nice a steady. And thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@runbikeswim3652 3 жыл бұрын

Matt! Just like you, more mobility, strength exercises, rolling and active recovery. Love either color. Lol... Anyways question for you, looking into whoop but don't want to pay the monthly fee. If I don't win this watch (lol) do you think it's a viable option? The HRV, sleep and recovery features you mentioned seem to be a lot better than what I have on my Fenix 5. Thx again and love the videos and content

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Whoop straps are cool. It's good to have one number metric describing your recovery for the day. I don't think it really works well without the monthly fee. But a lot of these companies are incorporating the same HRV data that is used by the Whoop strap. Polar has lots of more affordable options like their Unite watch. I just don't love that one for triathlon and the raise to wake stuff.

@runbikeswim3652 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand is the recovery features and sleep info on the Vantage V2 any good?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@runbikeswim3652 - I think so. I love the sleep stuff in particular. I don't like being told to rest some day or because of a number but I am working on sleeping better and this watch helps to track that data.

@rOlftOrpedO 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your Channel. I die enjoy your content. Thanks for your honesty. My goal for this year is to lower my weight to around 85 kg. Also i wish to do my first triathlon.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for checking out the channel KH! I’m going to be talking about heart rate monitors next which you might find interesting. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@rizkykurnia 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year, Matt. My goal this year, I hope I can participate in the triathlon prep in some clubs or make another individual proper swimming training program. Being triathlete in a 2022, I hope🙏🤞

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, great goals Rizky! I think some sort of swim clinic would be really helpful! I'm sure you could do a triathlon this year if there were any races allowed. But 2022 is looking more realistic for covid restrictions to be lifted. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@rizkykurnia 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand thanks for the idea. Do you any preferences on swim clinic, whether it's running on early morning or evening?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@rizkykurnia - I don't have any preference. I would just see what options you have in your area.

@matthiasproost5882 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear review Matt! My goals for 2021 are kinda small: i want to ride more kilometers with my bike (jeej European measures) than i did in 2020 (>1257km). I only started in august so I think this is realistic goal! Other goal: to do a 100km ride with my bike. My longest ride until now was 60km and being that not so far away from the mythical 100 really motivates an amateur as me!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it Matthias! I think getting used to going that long and getting the nutrition in will be the key. I remember being so spent when I first started doing longer rides. Best of luck and keep me posted on how it goes!

@matthiasproost5882 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Yeah I already experienced that! Went on a longer ride with only water and after a certain time I really felt empty, no energy etc. Thanks for the tip and answer Matt!

@MrReggelife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip to contact Polar about the ANS not working on my V2. I was able to get a replacement and it is working better but for some reason not every night. I look forward to your reviews of their 2 new watches the M2 and the Ignite 2. Both have Nightly Recharge so I hope they have fixed the bug in the ANS

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I just posted the M2 review and I’m giving one away if you want to hop in that. The M2 has the older HRM so I doubt it’ll have fixed the issues you’re seeing but I can’t say for sure.

@MrReggelife 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I did post my goals for 2021 to try to win the M2

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrReggelife - Oh great! I didn’t see it there. If I didn’t reply post again or double check it posted. 👍

@msmaukstelis 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! Thanks for the vid and best wishes fro the New Year! My goal is to do my first triathlon by the end of the summer and be on my way in training for an Ironman! Also, want to squeeze in a couple of weeks of bike packing through Ukraine and Romania..:)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Oh bike packing through the Ukraine and Romania sounds amazing! I've really wanted to try bike packing. Maybe this summer.

@msmaukstelis 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand It’s addictive, so be careful! :D

@Denali_Rebel 3 жыл бұрын

That was a solid review. My goal is to get my 1.5 mile time down to 9:12 because that is what it was when I first joined the Air Force and I want to get back to that point. I also want to complete another half marathon which I have not attempted since my 2015 marathon.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Training for the 1/2 marathon will actually help your 1.5 time. I'd suggest starting to build up that once weekly long run. And then doing a little speed work once per week at the track. Best of luck and keep me posted on how you're progressing! 👍

@RadicalRepublican 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review and generously extending the give away to your viewers. My goals for the year are to ride 10500 miles again (did in 2020) but break out into running and swimming more, maybe doing a triathlon (my first) later in the year. I’d also like to increase both my power and heart rate threshold on the bike. Specific metrics TBD there though.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Power Surge, You would do great in triathlon. The biking is the biggest section so you'd be way ahead of most athletes. Go slow on the running and get help on the swimming. Let me know how training progresses this year and thanks so much for watching and commenting! 👌

@RadicalRepublican 3 жыл бұрын

I ran cross country in high school, so I have some basis on running, I’d just have to dig it up after 10-15 years. XD Swimming is the portion I have essentially no experience in...

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@RadicalRepublican - Swimming is really different than the other two. I'd say get in the water and work on relaxing and breathing drills. Once I figured that stuff out, I was able to go pretty far in the water. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6ePjbCCtq-ud5c.html

@RadicalRepublican 3 жыл бұрын

Got it!

@gabriel_cardenas 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, My goal is to come back to running and swimming after an awful 2020 that made me stop for almost the whole last year. Good luck everyone!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Gabriel, yes. 2020 wasn't great for me either. But I have high hopes for 2021. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@runningisboring5768 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt! My goals for 2021 is to run 2021 km and finish my Half Marathon training 💪

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a cool goal! Now I want to steal your goals ;) Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@runningisboring5768 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Hahaha, You are welcome to steal my goals. Join me. It's good to know I am not alone in my journey 🙂

@Ufotoify 3 жыл бұрын

Hej hej! My training goal for 2021 is to train once and for all and feel strong and alert when I turn 50 in August this year. The most important thing is that I will find the joy of training again and create habits that I want to live with for the rest of my life. The white one is my first choice. Thanks for nice video's!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great plan PrylHolm! Hope you have a wonderful birthday. I think by August you might even be able to have a party! 🎉

@Ufotoify 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrandThanks Matt! Yes, I keep my fingers crossed that I can have a lovely party with alot of friends to celebrate my 50 years on earth and that 1,5 years of the no hug period is over = that we have won the Corona War. We pray for normal times! Best Regards Ulrica Holm (PryHolm=GadgetHolm)

@MABBAS22 3 жыл бұрын

happy new year. Great review. I hope to run every day this year and join the 365 club

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I love those type of goals. I've done that a few times and it's a fun challenge. I think you'll do great. What's your minimum distance?

@MABBAS22 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand 5k everyday

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@MABBAS22 - I think this was the standard we used back in the college days as well. Good luck buddy!!!

@MABBAS22 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand I would love to do more but I work 7 days so I run 45 minutes to an hour MAF then get ready for work any tips on how to get some strength training in

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@MABBAS22 - I don't know have any great tips but I did a video a while back about doing workout while stuck at home taking care of kids. I think the key is just to get creative with how you'll get that strength stuff in. And I need to do more of that myself.

@hdmedia7404 3 жыл бұрын

Swim ⭐️ Bike ⭐️ Run ⭐️ Rinse ⭐️ Repeat 👌🏻 Excellent review as always! Hope this time I will be lucky enough to win this V2. Perfect to recover from my health issues 💭

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Is that your main goal of 2021? Be safe and stay healthy buddy.

@hdmedia7404 3 жыл бұрын

Matt LeGrand Considering my health issues, I can tell you it will be a high mountain to climb... (GPS needed 😅)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@hdmedia7404 - Best of luck with the health and the giveaway!

@hdmedia7404 3 жыл бұрын

Matt LeGrand Thx so much Matt! God bless you 🙏🏻

@alliktaavo 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Good to hear some opinions and experience using it. My goal for 2021 is to get back to a more active lifestyle (not the fault of 2020, have strayed from the path for far longer unfortunately) - going to upgrade my M600 to a Vantage M at the end of the week. Will be doing a lot more biking, some swimming and hopefully I can run a bit again at some point; and it's all so I could have more stamina again while doing archery. Kinda shucks that Polar is so strict with it's sport profiles (no archery 🙄) that I was even checking out Garmin's offers, but there's something about Polar that keeps drawing me towards it!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love Polar's watches but Garmin makes nice stuff also. I wonder what the Garmin Archery options are. 🤔 Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@alliktaavo 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand As far as I could find/figure out: there isn't anything official, but there are a few apps on the IQ connect store for archery - no idea how well (or if there even is) any data from there is visible or analysable. And there also should be the ability to set custom names for profiles (which would be nice with Polar as well...kinda hard to distinguish 3 different "Other Indoor/Outdoor" activities 😂). A new Android Wear watch from Polar would be perfect for me; there's a lot newer hardware out now and there seems to be a growing interest in developing Wear finally...but this will probably only stay a dream unfortunately. And even if it were to come true at some point, I'd still want more different profiles (or the ability to add custom names at the very least). And no problem for the comment; thanks for reading through it! And thanks for a great video...I subscribed and will look through your previous videos tomorrow for more interesting stuff 🙂

@jimthom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. My goal for this year is to complete my first Ironman that was canceled last year. And continue training after that do better than just complete and iron Man next year.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Jim that's is going to be awesome. You'll have to keep me posted on the progress. Ironmans are such a long way. I'd suggest going slower than you think you need to on the bike and working on nutrition during training so you have a plan on race day. Which race are you thinking?

@jimthom 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thanks for the advice.... I will be doing Ironman Tulsa

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, you won the Vantage V2 giveaway! Congrats buddy. Send me a private message on Instagram within a week so I can get your address.

@jimthom 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand WOW. So cool.. I'm stoked.. THANKS

@coachalexroberts 3 жыл бұрын

Bring down my PB's for Masters Swimming, esp the 200's, and at least one 50 mile race. Keep up the great videos

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! Yeah, I'd love to get some of that swim fitness back from a year ago. 50 mile race sounds interesting. Ultra? Trail?

@thejunedog4710 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! My 2021 goals are to improve my middle distance times, sub 5 mile, and sub 2:10 800m. As well as run a marathon (just for fun, not for time)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I'd vote to do as much short stuff as possible for as long as possible. The marathon stuff is perfect as you get older. It takes a long time to build up aerobic capacity. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@philipskotzke 3 жыл бұрын

Most important goal for 2021 is to be patient and overcome my running injury. And if I'm able to run again and eventually a triathlon takes place, I will definitely race. Oh, and some bikepacking/adventure trips, nothing too special.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Philip! I really want to try some bikepacking. Maybe this summer. I'll be sure to make a video if it ever happens. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@derrickrubalcava4180 3 жыл бұрын

My Goals this year are to run a Boston qualifying marathon time and to do some bigger jumps and drops at the bike park! Definitely want to try new things and hopefully get into a swim run race at some point if they're open!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Those swim run races look really cool. It’d be cool to have beers on Boston 🍻

@fredrik7922 3 жыл бұрын

My goal for 2021 is to do some resistance training and stretching/yoga on Sundays. I would love the black model if I get lucky ^^ Thank you for the review.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I need to work on that also Fredrik. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@rogvikristoffurhansen1432 3 жыл бұрын

I start a 20 week marathon program, too run my first marathon the 6 june in the Faroe Islands ! and quit smoking 4 months ago, witch I sow much easyer, when I run :) Great review :D

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Rogvi, congrats on quitting smoking!!! That is awesome news. The running will also help with overall motivation. I can't wait to hear about the marathon. So cool. 👌

@susanparker3699 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Matt. I’ve been using the Polar Ignite and like it. The additional functionality in the vantage V2 are of interest. Now that I’ve been using the Ignite, the additional functionality in the VV2 would be great. If the giveaway is still on, please enter my name!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, Yes, I think you would prefer this to the Polar Ignite. This V2 is a much more capable device. I asked people to comment on their goals for 2021. Did you have any fun goals for the year?

@susanparker3699 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand thanks! My fun goals for the year is to be consistent with my training. Between moving in early 2020 and “2020”, I got off kilter. Consistent training is goal #1. Goal #2 is to train to run a 5k in May/June. I’ve found the sleep tools and especially the training suggestions on the Ignite to be helpful. I came back to Polar after a foray with FitBit. I still have my old Polar T31, H7 and RS300 monitor. What got me back on track is actually the peloton digital app. I had to get a new pair of spd compatible shoes as my old Look compatible shoes weren’t compatible with the spd system on my hubs spin bike. It’s been really fun riding with Denis Morton and Masters National track cyclist Christine D’Ercole. To 2021!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@susanparker3699 - I agree. I love the sleep metrics.

@danielsaunders563 3 жыл бұрын

Great review once again! My goal for 2021 is to participate in my first Triathlon (whether I enter one or just do it on my own).

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to hear about your first triathlon. That's going to be amazing. You should do your own before racing one just because you can and it's cheaper. ;)

@danielsaunders563 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thanks, now even more motivated to do it. Cheers

@jonathandizney7449 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your review. My goals for 2021 are to run 1,000 miles (up from 850), break 22 min in the 5K (23:31 last year) and break 6 min for my mile (didn't test too often but I was around 6:30)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goals Jonathan! Sub 6 for the mile is going to be fun. I'd suggest going to the track and working on some speed work. Some 400s in that 1:20-1:25 range. Good luck, thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@heikkisanelma6625 3 жыл бұрын

Back to legrand stuff, quality is just top the charts compared to other gear content creators :) Matt, how's your holidays and start to new year? :)

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

My holidays were fantastic. My kids are all under 11 so the holidays are super fun around here. Training is going ok. I'm hopeful.

@yakiweiss546 3 жыл бұрын

Good review ! how accurate this Polar Vantage V2 in open water swimming? thanks!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember it being bad. I do remember the Grit X having excellent open water GPS. I always have a hard time testing accuracy for open water because I can compare it to other watches but unless there is something really really far off I can't tell much a difference.

@StreetHitzEnt 3 жыл бұрын

My goal is put on another 8-10lbs of muscle, improve my endurance in my bike riding sessions and improve my stamina in VR Boxing. Yea I said it VR Boxing. If you haven't tried it I highly recommend! Great video you just earned another sub 😉🥊

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Ok Street Hitz I need to try VR boxing. That sounds amazing. I'll look into it. Thanks for subscribing and good luck with everything this year! 👍

@steijnv.s9019 3 жыл бұрын

I have a very simple goal: do my first triathlon. I've always been running and started cycling recently. I hope to make some major steps in my swimming this year.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, swimming has been hard this past year with all of the closings but it's also the shortest distance in triathlon. So even without much swimming we should be able to get through a triathlon. Best of luck with training and racing and thank you so much for taking the time to watch any of these videos! 👌

@MacyPowell 3 жыл бұрын

Race goal of breaking 5 hours on the 70.3 and training goals of biking and running more miles in 2021 than I ever have in one year before.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great plan! Maybe I can come watch you race. 🤔

@mohdnurhazmi1924 3 жыл бұрын

My main goals are to increase my fitness level, and someday hopefully i can motivate people around me especially my family to do exercises with me, doing physical activity/exercise with some people really bring some joy and excitement while doing it and together aiming for a better life Really good video👍polar vantage v2 is on my wishlist, a bit expensive, hopefully one day i can afford it, looking forward to your next video which is the heart rate technologies, thank you for the video

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm excited about doing a more detailed video about HRMs, their location on the body and how it effects accuracy. And I'll follow that by comparing it to a ton of different HRMs on the market.

@anupparmar8764 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Matt. I am hoping to run 1000 miles after running 1000k last year, become more consistent with my cycling with 1000 miles of cycling too and no goals for swimming given the pools are still closed around here. I also want to get better at the supplementary training with weight training and mobility work.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal Anup! I need to do some mobility work also! Maybe 2021 is our year!

@emilschjtt4925 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year. I hope to continue to develop my physical fitness and mental health through triathlon training. The COVID lockdowns have really helped me get back to the reasons why I started the sport in the first place; To stay healthy and learn more about the ins and outs of mind and body!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Emil! I agree. I think it's been a nice break from racing in some ways. Just training because we love training. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@het1972 3 жыл бұрын

My goal for 2021 is to loose weight in the aftermath of a heart attack so that I will never have another one again.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal! Hopefully your doctors have some good ideas for you. Stay healthy my friend and thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@sawomirsowik872 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Monsieur LeGrand! All the best in New 2021. I should not have watched this video. I have just bought other device from Coros. But as I spent last four years with Polar, I was simply curious. I fully agree with you, that the price is slightly too high, but still in my opinion Polar creates really solid stuff. Or maybe I'm just sentimental :) Anyway the night mode, which measures the quality of our sleeping and recovery process is pretty intriguing. We underestimate it. Especially when we are young. A little bit later we start to understand the real meaning of recovery time. Regarding my plans and targets... Well, I would like to play a little bit with ultra trail distances. But first of all to keep on running! One more year withy this crazy addiction!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Slawomir, I agree with you completely. I really like the sleep tracking on Polar's newer watches. I am going to talk about the Coros Pace 2 watch in the next week or two. It's an excellent value. And all of the Coros watches seem to have excellent battery life. So far, I'm really impressed. Ultra trail has always been fascinating to me also. Can't wait to hear how it goes for you. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👌

@sawomirsowik872 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thank you Matt for invitation regarding Coros, but as Pace 2 doesn't have barometric altimeter, I did not consider the watch. But I believe that for road running it might be very hot option.

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawomirsowik872 - Good call. I've been impressed with Coros and I'm wonder when they'll update that Apex model. Hopefully they'll let me test some of their nicer watches. I do have elevation data for all of these watches as well (but it's hard to tell what's accurate). Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll try to help.

@ACaseyPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Goals for 2021: build my Personal Training company and simultaneously get to a high athletic fitness standard ! Great review 😊

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Great goals! I’ll have to check out your podcast! 👏

@ACaseyPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand thank you, pls do. I get guests on to talk about where they are in their life’s physically , mentally and spiritually . One of my recent episodes is Paul Ward you could check out, plus you’re more than welcome as a guest if you are ever interested ! Also great to have someone with expertise on fitness technology for advice !

@LiberaTeTutemetExInferis 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, do you know why Polar no longer allow RR recording on their devices, on the rs800 you had the option to record every single heart beat, the datas could then be analysed to precisely visualize heart rate variability using specific software like Kubios

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I actually don’t know the answer to that. Maybe they couldn’t support the older software given developer constraints? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Maybe reach out to polar and ask.

@theodorelife6883 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, I purchased the watch back in October based on your reviews and in the beginning my watch would give me an ANS reading but after a while it started to fail. I sent it back to Polar after the first of the year, Polar checked it out and returned it saying everything is OK, but the ANS is even worse. Maybe it has worked 4 nights since mid January until now in the first week in March. Have you heard other people with the problem? Any tips how to wear it to get ANS. I followed Polar's instructions but it does not work

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Theodore! Yeah, I remember chatting with you about this before your purchase. I'm so sorry you've had difficulty with this ANS metric. I think it takes a little time to collect data before establishing a baseline but it seems like you've had it for plenty of time. I haven't had any issues with it on any of my Polar watches. So it's giving you the basic sleep metrics but no ANS score?

@theodorelife6883 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Yes, I get sleep metrics but no ANS score. I am following Polar's instructions how to wear is snugly but I can count on one hand the number of times it worked. I tried wearing my RoadID cloth band to push the watch further up my arm when it first started giving no reading but even that failed to work after a while and that is why I sent it back to Polar. I really don't know what to do. Should I just send it back again?

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

@@theodorelife6883 - I would make sure you're communicating with them. Tell them what you've tried and what you're seeing. Maybe they can replace it.

@theodorelife6883 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand Thanks Matt. I will try that.

@WorldOfFacts0.1 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, my goal is to finish my school and then I want to do my first races in triathlon and cycling before going to university

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Yann, that sounds like an awesome plan! Keep me posted on when you're able to sign up for that first race!

@maxisham4724 3 жыл бұрын

Get back in shape to get surfing again! 🤙

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

I need to learn to surf. Life goal. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@maxisham4724 3 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand if you're ever in the UK and need an instructor hit me up! Been teaching for years, although the pandemic put a hold on that 😄

@sorinmitrea5138 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! IIn 2021 I will turn 50, in September ... Since last year I started running, and also in 2020 I bought my bike and started training for biathlon ... because I don't know how to swim ...: ) I want to fulfill my goal in September, once I turn 50: to do a 50 km biathlon race for the 50 years I will turn ... Half to be on a bike and half to run ... Maybe that it's not a great goal, but that's what I want to achieve this year ... And maybe I can have a smartwatch for this biathlon ... Thanks for the videos from 2020 and I'm sure 2021 will be just as interesting!

@mlegrand 3 жыл бұрын

Sorin, I think that's an awesome goal! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. Keep me posted on how training is going before your September birthday and goals! 👍